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What is a drug trafficking conspiracy in Florida?,
Florida vs. federal conspiracy,
Penalties & minimum mandatories,
Common defenses we use,
Bond, Nebbia holds & early moves,
Investigations, phones & informants,
Where we defend cases,
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In Florida, prosecutors can charge conspiracy when two or more people agree to commit a crime and someone takes a step toward it. The general conspiracy statute is §777.04. When the goal of the agreement involves trafficking quantities under §893.135, the case becomes a drug trafficking conspiracy. You can face serious time even if the drugs never change hands or the deal never finishes.
Conspiracy charges often grow out of text messages, group chats, location data, or a controlled buy. Agents may record calls or use informants. Because of that, these cases are rarely simple “he said, she said” disputes—yet they still have weaknesses we can exploit.
At the state level, the charge is typically Conspiracy to Traffic drugs under §777.04 + the relevant trafficking threshold in §893.135 (cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, MDMA, cannabis, and others). The State must prove an agreement and an overt act. Sentences are driven by the weight table in §893.135—including mandatory minimum prison terms for certain quantities.
Federally, conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute controlled substances is charged under 21 U.S.C. §846, with penalties tied to the drug and weight in §841(b). Federal cases often feature wiretaps, multi-defendant indictments, and mandatory minimums, but they also allow for safety-valve relief and guideline advocacy when handled correctly.
Not sure whether your case is state or federal? We routinely handle both and can explain the differences in your first call.
Florida trafficking conspiracy penalties generally track the underlying trafficking statute. For example, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine can trigger:
Other drugs (fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, meth, cannabis, MDMA) have different thresholds and minimums. Federal penalties vary by drug type and weight, criminal history, and role, with guideline calculations and safety-valve possibilities affecting outcomes. We’ll map your exposure precisely and start working to reduce it on day one.
Fast action after an arrest can change everything. We coordinate with families and bondsmen, pursue bond hearings, and address Nebbia holds right away.
Need help tonight? Call 407-FIGHTER. We’ll move on the bond, gather documentation, and seek immediate relief.
Fighter Law defends conspiracy and trafficking cases throughout Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Melbourne, and Sanford. We appear in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, and Brevard counties, and handle federal matters across the Middle District of Florida.
No. Conspiracy punishes the agreement and a step toward it; attempt focuses on a substantial step toward the completed crime.
Not necessarily. The State may argue planning or funding is enough; we attack proof of agreement and any alleged overt act.
In federal cases, safety valve and substantial assistance can reduce mandatory minimums. State outcomes depend on mitigation and negotiation.
Immediately. Early work on bond, Nebbia holds, and preservation of evidence improves outcomes.
When your future is on the line, speed and precision matter. Fighter Law combines board-certified trial skill with practical strategies that work in Florida courts and federal courtrooms. Call 407-FIGHTER (344-4837) or send a message for a free consultation.
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